Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Dinning In The The Caves.

So as I was annihilating my lunch today I happened to bump into this interesting location down at Diani. I have always had a thing for epic tales, stories that make you go 'Wooooah'. Did you know that Ali Barbour Cave in Diani is thought to be around 120,000 - 180,000 years old?

My first assumption of a nice dinner setting is a well lit ambient hotel restaurant or a beach setting with some aroma sifting through the air, but wait. Ever heard of a dinner setting in a cave? You probably thinking what I smoked after my lunch break right?

But hold up, Ali Barbour Restaurant is a stylish restaurant in Diani that brings a whole new meaning to modern restaurants. Try and imagine having dinner surrounded by candles, open skies with glittering stars shinning down on your sumptuous meal. Sounds like a dream you just woke up from.



Whether you are on a romantic venture, tossing to a special occasion or entertaining your guests Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant is nothing short of dazzling. The food served bursts in flavor to fill your taste buds with the best best sea food cusinies that comes with fresh calamari, prawns and lobsters. 

As you step into the restaurant you step into a different world that I personally doubt I'd want to step out from.  





Tuesday, 19 March 2013

IC NAIROBI EASTER 2013

There is no other place to be other than at InterContinental Nairobi's Poolside this Easter 31st March 2013. Delectable food stations with Nyama Kenya Style. Mega-entertainment for the kids including


  • Egg hunt.
  • Egg & Spoon races.
  • Muppet show.
  • Free swimming.
  • Jumping castles.


Thursday, 3 January 2013


BEAUTIFUL PLACES 2013

Offbeat Mara Camp 


This new season I shall be focusing on relatively unknown locations but equally beautiful and worth to pay a visit just as the best tour destinations we all know of. Kicking off our 2012 is a small private safari camp located in The Mara. 


 This is your ideal getaway location for a relaxed quiet time out from the bustling Nairobi City and the ocean waves. Offbeat Mara Camp nestles into a valley in the middle of the wilderness, a doubly protected area that provides guests with unparalleled game viewing.  


Offbeat Mara Camp works closely with the local Masai community, employing many local Masai in the camp and contributing to community funds. The camp has six well appointed, en-suite tents and is hosted by Emma Baxter.

  • 6 Large luxury tents.
  • Full board including house wines, beer and soft drinks.
  • Children of all ages are welcome, rules apply.
Day and night-time game drives operate in custom-built Land Cruisers, with bush breakfasts, picnics and sundowners also on offer.  Early morning balloon trips are also available and visits to local Masai Manyattas (homesteads) can be arranged upon request. Guests have full access to the Game Reserve and Mara River.

What makes it unique; An exclusive, private tented camp, with a traditional bush camp ambiance. Not forgeting its full-board rates.




How much will it cost you; RATES for 2013 January are from KSHS 16,000 per person/night for Full-board, everything you need including your favorite wines, beers and soft drinks 

Location: Mara North Conservancy, 5 hours drive from Nairobi
Kindly call reservations on: +254 (0)704 909355/6
Email via: bookings@offbeatsafaris.com

Friday, 30 November 2012

MY FIRST HOTELIER EXPERIENCE

One month down the line and i can not seem to get enough of this lucky chance i got to be a hotelier. Working for the largest Hotel Chain in the world has being a refreshing experience. Meeting Celebrities  the political bigwigs in the nation, seasoned travelers & working with an excellent  Sales and Marketing team are just a few to mention. 


InterContinental Nairobi is a seasoned Hotel Property that has existed since 1969, proof enough to show it is a market leader not only in Kenya but across the Sub Saharan African Region. My job description is the Social Media Admin and Marketing ( which reminds me, kindly like Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi 7 @InterConNairobi on Twitter) 

My supervisor and the Diector Of Sales, Mr. Peter Olale has being a great deal of help. I remember wowing him during my two interviews, funny how we share light moments in the office after those nervous interviews. 

High moments so far are definitely closing a Conferencing deal  last month, the numerous cocktail (Dont judge), meeting guests, the staff and ooohh my word the food is just amaizing.

lunch Buffet
                                                 Caroline Wainaina a fellow workmate & I 
Being the passionate Marketer I am, I couldn't end this by not mentioning the best attributes about the hotel: The Best located Hotel in the city in regards to Airport, Government Buildings, Parks & the CBD. Security is of high note.
The food is just Amazing, trust me there is enough word of mouth out there already about it, The service is second to none; important to note Employees are trained for months to have them best equipped to handle guests, I simply love working here. Below is a short pictorial of what you might come across on your next visit
                                                                   Makuti Bar
                                                      A Deluxe Room 

                                                   The view from the roof top 
                                                  The Famed Presidential Suite 
Bhandini Restaurant - Known for its tasty Indian Cuisine

Monday, 5 March 2012

The Undiscovered: Part one

So you travelling? down to the Coast ama The Mara? These are the frequent expected responses to you would expect from someone travelling around or to Kenya. But did you know that there are several places and activities one could indulge in from the 'cliche'? Not to undermine the wonders and marvel of travelling around our white beaches or our top notch wildlife destinations, but there are several locations to chose from for any travel experience.
ballon excursions.
craving that heart-stopping rush and a lover for extreme sports, try this out. hot air ballon excursins have grown to be more than a sport and have bieng intergrated inti Kenya's tourism offering(activities). It is offered in 4 locations in Kenya namely Masai Mara National Reserve, Loisaba, Amboseli National Park and Lake Elementaita. Some of the lodges and camps in Masai Mara from where you can book the excursions are Governors Camp, Mara Serena Lodge, Porini Camp, Keekorok Lodge, Mara Simba Lodge, and Kichwa Tembo Camp, Ngerende Island Lodge.


It is the ultimate travel experience for travel junkies. Better yet, travellers could enjoy an excusite african meal after an afternoon ballon ride at the heart of the wilderness.







Need i mention hot air ballon is considered  to be the safest means of air travel, so you are assured of a safe and fun experience.
You can find several tour operators to book for a hot air ballon of your choice. for example Skyshipcompany.
Tel: +254-733-616847 or 020 3878080 - Fax: +254-20-3875449 or 3871331
Email: skyshipco@gmail.com
Web: http://www.skyshipcompany.com

Thursday, 26 January 2012

TOP TRENDIEST HOTELS IN KENYA

Tribe Hotel Kenya
Its is surely the toast of the city, with a touch of urban and loft-like style that is complimented with an array of warm African colours. Its 137 guest rooms and suites capture the diversity from around the continent and include some 900 hand sculptured artifacts from all over Africa. The new hotel is ideally located close to the Village Market, a shopping and recreation complex(East Africa's largest all-in-one centre) and the world class Muthaiga Golf Club)
The hotel offers top notch transport services with a fleet of limosines that include chryslers. But for me what stands out is the architecture that transforms it into a piece of art ;These include the curvy Kaya Spa, which takes its inspiration from the country’s sacred forests, the in-house Jiko restraunt, the rooftop bar and the heated pool, surrounded by waterfalls and gardens are simply breathtaking. It is also important to note that the Tribe Hotel was named among the best new hotels of 2011 by Conde Nast Traveller.(http://www.cntraveler.com/hot-list/2011)
Located at Nairobi's diplomatic district, Gigiri it is just 25km from the Jomo Kenyatta Airport.








Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge
 Looking for that African adventure, this is your spot. what makes this lodge stand out from all others is its structure. The entire lodge is raised on top of stilts above watering holes and feeding watering holes that provide a fantastic view from around tha pastures and wildlife around. It is located around the Taitta Hills Sanctuary. The sanctuary is not fenced giving freedom for elephants, all big cats, buffalos and giraffes to roam around. It is such a spectacle to watch them come quench thier thirst at the lodges' waterholes. All these can be viewed from each of the 96 rooms located on top of the 12 stilts. At night the waterholes are floodlit allowing for uninterprutted observation of the wildlife. An amazing underground tunnel fixed with a chamber with special windows giving you a chance to view wildlife closely at a ground level. Apart from the amaizing structure of the lodge the restaurant offers delicious international and local cuisine that is served in both sumptuous buffets and table d' hote.


The Panari Hotel, Nairobi
The Panari Hotel, Nairobi brings out the real essence of hospitality. Nothing about this hotel is standard. Conviniently located at the Mombasa Highway just outside the city business district makes it well accesible. The hotel offers a number of rooms ranging from from standard rooms, deluxe rooms, superior rooms and royal jade rooms. This rooms are fully equiped with top class amenities; Flat screen TV, WI-FI connection, Air conditioning, Direct Dial telephone, Mini bar - stocked to order, Hairdryer, Bath Robe & Slippers, Tea & Coffee making facilities, Wake up service, Anti-allergic pillows available on request and provided 24 hours security. The hotel is also home to East Africa's first ever ice skating rink. It is used for fun skating, ice hockey and also hosting parties whether business launches or birthday parties. In-house food courts, restaurants, cinema theatres and nightclubs transform Panari into an ideal one stop centre.







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Lion In The Sun, Malindi
You would easily mistake this for an island hotel in Cyprus or the Caribbean, but down at the shores of Malindi lies a stunning boutique hotel just a sone throw away from the Indian Ocean. This beautiful hotel is nestled amidst bougainvilliea and coconut trees to draw an intimate ambience around it. It is own by Formula 1 boss and Italian business man Flavio Briatore the location is frquently stocked by international celebrities such as Diddy an international hip hop star. The one of a kind hotel consists of 16 large and luxurious rooms each designed in a unique way. Spread acroos 4 different villas each with its own pool. The property is tucked in a beautiful tropical garden with a large seating area. It is the ideal destination for persons looking for a private, peaceful and calm gateaway. What makes this luxurious hotel standout are the world-class spa called the Thalaspa Henri Chenot, The spa offers a range of body and therapy treatments, combining advanced clinical and physiological techniques with the principles of ancient Chinese medicine to restore the body’s natural equilibrium.


Tuesday, 13 December 2011

MY KENYA

Growing up i have always being taught how beautiful our country is and how much it has to offer. From class descriptions, pictures in text books, telling of stories and adverts on television. But it takes more than that to have a complete Kenyan travel experience. From the famous white sandy beaches of the Kenyan coast, the vast green plains of Amboselli, the breathtaking scenery of the Maasai Mara to the tip of the mighty Mt.Kenya. . .you would only have to see it to enjoy it. Welcome to 'My Kenya'
                                  Kenya love


                                breakfast with a Kenyan touch
            the pool area at the pa pweza beach resort in Mombasa, Kenya
               pool area at the Diani Beach Resort in Mombasa, Kenya.
                               vibrant; the city of Nairobi coming to life

                          tasty; exqusite dishes that leave you yearning for more

breathtaking; the Diani Beach and Spa Resort




the wild mara; scenes from the maasai mara


 luxury; the white sandy beaches at the Almanara beach resort